as in to soothe
to free from distress or disturbance
attempting to salve her conscience, she anonymously sent the store a sum of cash sufficient to cover the merchandise she had shoplifted
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Recent Examples of salve
Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 16 June 2025
Going back again and again to that panicked night shift when the bleeding patient died under my hands was an unexpected salve for the unforgiving finality of the actual events.
—Danielle Ofri, New Yorker, 7 June 2025
Katie Bain, Billboard, 27 Sep. 2024
Each of these athletes has their particular struggle, but the idea that achieving the highest sporting honors cannot salve the pressures of elite athletic life is well established.
—Talia Barrington, The Atlantic, 6 Aug. 2024
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Verb
The finals, at least, were supposed to be a salve from that.
—Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 16 June 2025
Going back again and again to that panicked night shift when the bleeding patient died under my hands was an unexpected salve for the unforgiving finality of the actual events.
—Danielle Ofri, New Yorker, 7 June 2025
Noun
Playing like ear salve for anyone who enjoys camping festivals, bass music and tie-dye (preferably all at the same time), the album melds each producer’s celestially-leaning, world music influenced and thoroughly pummeling styles into a groovy, deep, totally fun 13-track collection.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 27 Sep. 2024
Each of these athletes has their particular struggle, but the idea that achieving the highest sporting honors cannot salve the pressures of elite athletic life is well established.
—Talia Barrington, The Atlantic, 6 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salve
Verb
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One 2013 study found that the sound of waves relaxed people more than soothing music, so perhaps that is what’s having an effect.—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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Bathed in soothing grey tones, the 190 guest rooms and suites are configured with an open layout and oversized ceiling-to-floor windows.—
Katie Chang,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Beef tallow is typically purchased as a balm or cream.—
Health,
Health,
14 July 2025
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Astrid was such a star, a balm to Jess’s soul, and the best proof that Jess has it somewhere in herself not to be totally selfish — Astrid was the only being Jess could seemingly put above, or at least in equal stature, to herself.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
11 July 2025
Verb
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As Stanway had passed back to her, the midfielder had patted the air in the universal gesture for ‘calm it down, there’s no rush’.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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This simple shift calms your brain’s stress response, makes your complaint more likely to be received with empathy and often leads to resolution. 2.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Dogs with a thin fur coat on their belly can benefit from wearing sunscreen made for dogs; there are also canine sunscreen creams to protect their noses.—
Jen Reeder,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The structure, completed in 1955 and set on 30 sprawling acres, overlooks the Chagrin River and is painted a cream color with red accents.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Noise-canceling headphones can help tune out distractions, from crying babies to the roar of a plane engine, to help lull you to sleep or focus on an in-flight movie, music, or podcasts.—
Jackie Cucco,
Travel + Leisure,
9 July 2025
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We were lulled into believing that AGI would work well in the real world.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Next time someone burns their finger while cooking, quickly put some diaper rash ointment that contains zinc oxide on the burn.—
Caleb Harris,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Applying an antibacterial ointment and a clean bandage that won’t stick to the wound.—
Cheryl Vari,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
Verb
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Natural gas is almost entirely composed of methane, a greenhouse gas that's far more potent than carbon dioxide.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
8 July 2025
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Last December, a task force co-led by Rashid and composed of Pritzker administration officials, educators and other lawmakers compiled a report detailing some of the risks presented by AI.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Here are the primary distinctions between spray and lotion sunscreens: Convenience: Spray sunscreen is quick and easy to apply compared to lotion formulations.3 Application: Both sunscreen types should be applied to any skin exposed to the sun (not covered by clothing).—
Megan Nunn,
Verywell Health,
14 July 2025
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Take this Dior set, with a serum, cream, and lotion packed away in a plush travel bag—a $219 value for just $160!—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
12 July 2025
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“Salve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salve. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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